U.S. Army
Bates, DelavanConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command30th U.S. Colored Troops
HometownNew York
Citation
Gallantry in action where he fell, shot through the face, at the head of his regiment.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Delavan BatesU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Taylor, Wilbur NelsonU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Sterling, John T.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Littlefield, George H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rowand Jr., Archibald HamiltonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wilson, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Adkison, Joseph B.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Dorsey, DecaturU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Sjogren, John CarletonU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Gonzales, David M.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Adams, John Gregory BishopU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Watson, James C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Hesseltine, Francis SnowU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shubert, FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Clark, Charles AmoryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Finkenbiner, Henry S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Forman, Alexander A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Freeman, ArchibaldU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Brant Jr., WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Carey, HughU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Morgan, Richard H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Smith, OloffU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Parrott, JacobU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Durham, James R.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Sancrainte, Charles FrancisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
